Tillandsia Bromeliad, Air Plant 'Mystic Albert'

Tillandsia

Family
Bromeliaceae (bro-mee-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tillandsia (til-LAND-see-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | February 2016 | neutral

Seed Parent: stricta
Pollen Parent: albertiana

R
Gratiot, WI (Zone 5b) | April 2005 | positive

As with most Tillandsia, bright light with very little if any direct sun is best. Since they require no soil to grow, watering should be ...Read More

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